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Liverpool could be in the market for a new right-back before the close of the winter transfer window.
Conor Bradley saw his season end in the 0-0 draw with Arsenal earlier this month.
Joe Gomez was then injured against Bournemouth, before Jeremie Frimpong was sidelined after picking up an issue in the 6-0 win over Qarabag on Wednesday.
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes watches from the stands as the Reds take on Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge (Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones).
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes watches from the stands as the Reds take on Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge (Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones).
Arne Slot has confirmed that Gomez and Frimpong are out of the Newcastle United fixture on Saturday, leaving the Reds without a single senior right-back option.
In turn, fans surely hoped it was possible Liverpool would explore the right-back market, and Denzel Dumfries has been linked.
Denzel Dumfries links to Liverpool clarified
Reports in Italy have already suggested this week that Dumfries might leave Inter Milan.
Then, Gianluca Di Marzio claimed the Merseyside outfit are looking at the Dutchman.
The journalist wrote on X/Twitter: “The @LFC, after Frimpong’s injury, asked for information from the @Inter per Dumfries @SkySport.”
If a deal were to get over the line, Dumfries would be linking up with one of his international teammates, whom he is a big fan of.
Speaking in June 2022 via Voetbal International, the Dutchman said that Virgil van Dijk is ‘one of the best, if not the best’ defender in the world.
He stated: “Virgil is one of the best, if not the best, defenders in the world. And he also brings his enormous presence with him.
“Virgil is crucial to this group [Dutch national team]. That absence was somewhat overlooked during the European Championship.”
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Dumfries has spent the last five years on the books of Inter Milan after signing from PSV.
A versatile defender, the 29-year-old has made 194 appearances for the Italian outfit. In said ties, Dumfries has scored 25 goals and provided 26 assists.
However, it doesn’t appear as though he will be bringing his talents to Anfield this winter.
As per Ben Jacobs on X/Twitter: “Told there is nothing in links for January with Liverpool and Denzel Dumfries.”
If that is indeed the case, it seems as though the Reds are not going to be bringing in a new defender before Monday’s 7pm deadline.